In this final message of our See No Stranger journey, we explore the sacred labor of pushing and transitioning—the courageous work that carries us from grief into healing, from rupture into reconciliation, from “I can’t” into the quiet strength of our higher self.
Join Rev. Luz this Sunday, October 4th, for this final lesson. Explore with us how to breathe together, wonder together, and imagine what becomes possible when love births us into a new way of being.
Our music this week is by Krystine Smith of Euterpea Fantasy Flute.
About Krystine Smith
Krystine is a multi-instrumentalist and performer specializing in classical flute, low flutes, Native American flutes, penny whistles, and bamboo flutes. You might also find her playing guitar, piano, ukulele, or other instruments that catch her eye! Krystine showcases her love for history, fantasy, and nature, whether playing traditional tunes, standard flute repertoire, or creating her own music. As a Board Certified Music Therapist, Krystine also lectures regularly about the role of music in health and wellbeing and offers private Music Therapy through her practice, Peak Music and Wellness, LLC.
After serving as a flutist in the United States Marine Corps (2007-2011), Krystine studied Music Therapy at the University of Miami (BM, 2017) and Saint Mary of the Woods (MA, 2019). You can find her at Renaissance Faires and other venues across the East Coast as Euterpea Fantasy Flute. Krystine has two albums of original music available on all streaming apps. Learn more about Krystine here: https://krystinesmithflute.com
The Peace Initiative
What if peace begins when we stop seeing one another as strangers?
This fall, Unity of Roanoke Valley invites you into a three-part Peace Initiative inspired by Valerie Kaur’s See No Stranger and the practice of Revolutionary Love. Through a Sunday talk series beginning September 13, a shared viewing and discussion of the film The Best of Enemies, and culminating with an experiential workshop on October 24, we’ll explore what it means to recognize our shared humanity — even across our deepest differences — and put peace into practice in our own lives.
Three experiences. One journey. The invitation: To choose love over fear, connection over division, and peace over separation.
Sign up in the Fellowship Hall @ URV. Learn more here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/CQrsz1j
Click here to watch the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@UnityofRoanokeValley
